Neuroscientists there found that when people learn a new motor skill, their brains don’t just generally “consolidate” the ...

At 62, Phyllis Jones felt trapped in darkness. She was traumatized by her mother’s recent death, ongoing pandemic stress and an increasingly toxic work environment. A sudden panic attack led to a ...

A mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at risk of cognitive decline or dementia, a clinical trial has found. The ...

Speaking is one of the most complicated things a human can do. Before you even say a word, your brain has to translate what you want to say into a perfectly sequenced set of instructions to the dozens ...

Late-night scrolling isn’t the only thing sabotaging your slumber. New research suggests that a common daily habit may send your brain into overdrive while you sleep — even if you do it hours before ...

Summer heat has swept the U.S., with warnings issued across the East Coast and Midwest. In addition to putting stress on the body, hot weather can also take a toll on the brain and mental health. Dr.

Scientists at the University of Amsterdam discovered that our brains automatically understand how we can move through different environments—whether it's swimming in a lake or walking a path—without ...

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Surgically implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also eavesdrop on their inner monologue. That's the conclusion of a study of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in the journal Cell.